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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

Parallel passage: Matthew 20:20-28 .— The ambition of the apostles: the sons of Zebedee. I. PROBABLE . ORIGIN . Peter and James and John certainly enjoyed a sort of precedence over the other apostles; they were primi inter pares at least, and constituted an inner circle among the members of the apostolic office. They were not only the first called to follow Christ, and to undertake special service in his cause; they had been privileged with his closest confidence; and they were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:43-44

In these words our Lord enjoins him who is raised above others to conduct himself modestly and humbly; so as not to lord it over those beneath him, but to consider for them and to consult their security and happiness, and so to conduct himself that he may appear to be rather their minister and servant than their lord; ever remembering the golden rule, "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, even so do to them." At the same time, our Lord here teaches all alike, whether... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45

A ransom for many ( λύτρον ἀντὶ πολλῶν ; from λύω . to loose, or set free). Not that Christ died only for the elect. For Christ died for all; and has obtained for all the means necessary and sufficient for their salvation. Yet the fruit of his death and his full salvation comes only to those who persevere to the end. When our Lord says that he came "to give his life a ransom for many," he regards the vast multitude of those who are included within his purposes of mercy. He "is the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45

The greatness of the Son of man. I. HOW IT DISPLAYED ITSELF . In a quasi-concealment: reversal of order and method of worldly greatness. The great of this world exercise authority for the most part and generally to their own advantage, and the loss and denudation of others. This precedent is only mentioned that it may be condemned. The greatness of the Son of man showed itself in: 1 . Service . Typically set forth in the washing of the disciples' feet ( John 13:4 ).... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:35-45

See the notes at Matthew 20:20-28.Mark 10:35And James and John ...came unto him - They did this through the instrumentality of their mother. They did not come in “person,” but they got their mother to make the request for them. Compare the notes at Matthew 20:20. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 10:41-45

Mark 10:41-45. When the ten heard it See on Matthew 20:24-28. A ransom for many Even for as many souls as needed such a ransom, 2 Corinthians 5:15. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 10:32-45

112. The request of James and John (Matthew 20:17-28; Mark 10:32-45; Luke 18:31-34)As Jesus journeyed towards Jerusalem, he again spoke of his coming death and resurrection, but again his disciples misunderstood. They were still thinking mainly of an earthly kingdom of political power (Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34).James and John therefore came to Jesus with a request that they might have the top positions in the kingdom (Matthew 20:20-21; Mark 10:35-37). Jesus, by using the words ‘cup’ and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:43

among. Greek. en. App-104 . Not the same word as in Mark 10:26 . will = desires. Greek. thelo. App-102 . be = to become. minister . Greek. diakonos, a free servant. Not the same word as in Mark 10:44 . Compare Mark 9:35 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:44

chiefest = first. servant = bondsman. Not the same word as in Mark 10:4 . Note the Figure of speech Epitasis. App-6 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:45

to be ministered unto = to be served. Greek. diakonizo. and to give . This is the fourth announcement of His sufferings. See the Structure F p. 1402. life = soul. See App-110 . for = instead of. Greek. anti . App-104 , read more

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